Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train
- Designer Alan R. Moon
- Publisher Days of Wonder , ADC Blackfire Entertainment , Galápagos Jogos , Gém Klub Kft.
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In Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train, players collect colored parade float cards to claim ghost train routes between locations like the Mad Scientist’s Lab and the Gingerbread House. The goal is to connect the two locations on your tickets with a continuous path of trains. Blocked paths may force you to discard tickets and draw new ones. Completing a route from the Dark Forest to the Seashore grants a special bonus.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed at families and children aged 6 and up as a simpler version of the Ticket to Ride series. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it's suitable for shorter gaming sessions. The rules are straightforward, allowing beginners to jump in quickly. It provides a gentle introduction to route-building mechanics.
How It Works
On your turn, you either draw two parade float cards or discard cards matching the color and length of a route to claim it with your ghost trains. Connecting both locations on a ticket completes it and lets you draw a new one. You may discard tickets if blocked. The game ends when a long route from the Dark Forest to the Seashore is completed.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Alan R. Moon, Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is a child-friendly junior edition of the official Ticket to Ride series. It combines hand management, network and route building, and set collection mechanics in a Halloween theme, making it accessible for younger players while linking to the popular franchise.
Pro
- Easy introduction to the Ticket to Ride series
- Short 30-minute playtime
- Child-friendly Halloween theme
- Combines hand management and route building
Contra
- No solo mode included
- Limited to 2-4 players
- Simpler mechanics, less depth for experienced gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a Halloween-themed town featuring locations like a mad scientist’s lab, a gingerbread house, and a lonely barn. Players build ghost train routes across this spooky map.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on completing tickets methodically and discard blocked tickets to gain new opportunities.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train supports 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 30 minutes, making it suitable for quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Designed as a junior version, it is accessible to beginners without prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Compared to other Ticket to Ride games, Ghost Train is simpler, more child-friendly, and shorter.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is tailored for families with children age 6 and up, featuring easy rules.
What mechanic makes it special?
The game highlights hand management, network and route building, and set collection mechanics.
Fazit
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is recommended for families with children 6 and up seeking a shorter, thematic train game. Players looking for deeper strategy may find it too simple.
